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Top 10 Recipes of the Week - October 23 - 29, 2006

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Every week, site visitors are finding great recipes to make at home. Here are the recipes that were favorites over the past week.


1. Traditional Tzatziki

The creamy combination of yogurt, cucumber, and garlic makes tzatziki a refreshing appetizer that can be eaten alone, with bread, or as an accompaniment to vegetables, meat dishes, and pita wraps. It is one of the dips for which Greece is most well-known.More »


2. Classic Moussaka with Eggplant

This is the Greek recipe for moussaka with eggplant, probably the most well-known of all versions, and a favorite of Greeks and non-Greeks alike. A casserole dish, moussaka is made with layers of ground meat and vegetables, and topped with a rich cream sauce. Step-by-step with photos.More »

3. Pork Souvlaki - Grilled Pork Kebabs

Of all the versions of souvlaki - skewered kebabs - pork is the most frequently used meat, and a favorite of Greeks and tourists alike. This is an easy recipe to make, and even easier to eat.More »

4. Greek Country Salad

A classic, this salad relies heavily on the ripest and most aromatic tomatoes you can find... and no lettuce. This is the Greek salad that has become famous the world over.More »

5. Recipe for Greek Gyro at Home

Make Greek gyro at home without an upright rotisserie grill. This homemade version includes most of the elements that make professionally-made Greek gyros so fabulous.More »

6. Greek Butter Cookies

Because these fabulous cookies are small and the strips of dough are fun to twist into different shapes, this is a great recipe to make with kids.More »

7. Oven-Baked Pasta with Meat - Pastitsio

Pastitsio is a classic Greek dish, similar to lasagna, with several variations. This creamy, cheesy dish is one of the all-time favorite Greek comfort foods.More »

8. Arnaki Kleftiko: Bandit's Lamb

A variation on the original recipe which cooked in the ground for up to 24 hours, this version calls for a parchment cooking paper wrapping and moist heat cooking until the lamb is falling off the bone. Lots of garlic in this one.More »

9. Pita Bread

A favorite to serve with dips and spreads, and pita wraps (sandwiches) of all descriptions, pita bread is not difficult to make, and freezes well.More »

10. Hummus with Tahini

This dip is a delicious appetizer, quick to make, no cooking involved, and it's vegan- and vegetarian-friendly. Chickpeas and tahini are combined with olive oil, lemon juice, spices and herbs.More »
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